2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 recalls and problems

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2006 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 11 CLS550 model years — 5th most.

1recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Visibility

Dec 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes4

Fuel System3

Electrical System1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Suspension1

Unknown or other1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006 vs. other Mercedes-Benz CLS550 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, the latest from Dec 23, 2022 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS550?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (4), fuel system (3), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.